After a few coworkers requested my assistance on the matter, I decided to write about "What is 'alarm system'". If you're still with doubts, bear with me…
Did you know the short answer is…
A system which operates a warning device after the occurrence of a dangerous or undesirable condition.
Alarm systems alert operators to plant conditions, such as deviation from normal operating limits and to abnormal events, which require timely action or assessment.
Alarm systems are not normally safety related, but do have a role in enabling operators to reduce the demand on the safety related systems, thus improving overall plant safety.
Let’s start by reviewing a few questions people ask:
Alarm system
What is an alarm standard and why is it important...
Your alarm standard should be used to set suitable specifications for purchasing alarm system equipment. Better alarm handling can have a significant effect on the safety of your business (the cost of not improving alarm handling can literally be your business in some cases).This article ends here. But if you have any questions, please drop them at the comments below.
Note: This is a work in progress article.
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